A so-called “pal” tells the British tabloid, “He can’t think of anything cooler than being a helicopter pilot, so booked himself [sic] a block of lessons through a company just outside of Los Angeles. With hard work and persistence, he reckons he can be qualified by the end of the year.”

Daily Star further claims that “the One Direction high flyer, 20, hopes to purchase his very own Harry-copter,” and “is counting on the new hobby to help him pull.”

“The famous girls Harry tends to date aren’t impressed with flash cars any more, so he wants to have something that will make their jaws drop,” the supposed friend alleges to the paper.

Adds the Daily Star’s tipster, “Ultimately he wants a helicopter on standby, so he can just jump in and fly himself – and his date – anywhere he wants. That’s something that would surely excite any girl.”